11/14/2017 Resolutions 2017-330_J
RESOLUTION 2017-330
WHEREAS, the Federal Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 was signed in to law on
October 30, 2000, placing new emphasis on state and local mitigation planning for natural
hazards and requiring communities to adopt a hazard mitigation action plan to be eligible for pre-
disaster and post-disaster federal funding for mitigation purposes; and
WHEREAS, a Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan was prepared by the
Central Platte Natural Resources District, with assistance from JEO Consulting Group, Inc. of
Lincoln, NE, which includes City of Grand Island; and
WHEREAS, the purpose of the mitigation plan was to lessen the effects of
disasters by increasing the disaster resistance of the Natural Resources District and participating
jurisdictions located within the planning boundary by identifying the hazards that affect City of
Grand Island and prioritize mitigation strategies to reduce potential loss of life and property
damage from those hazards, and
WHEREAS, FEMA regulations require documentation that the plan has been
formally adopted by the governing body of City of Grand Island in the form of a resolution and
further requesting approval of the plan at the Federal Level.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, the governing body of City of Grand Island
does herewith adopt the Central Platte Natural Resources District Multi-Jurisdictiona12017
Hazard Mitigation Plan Update in its entirety.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, November 14, 2017.
Attest:
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RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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